xxviii, 1061 pages : 29 cm

"The authoritative #1 textbook for introductory majors microbiology, Brock Biology of Microorganisms continues to set the standard for impeccable scholarship, accuracy, and outstanding illustrations and photos. This book for biology, microbiology, and other science majors balances cutting edge research with the concepts essential for understanding the field of microbiology. In addition to a new co-author, David Stahl, who brings coverage of cutting edge microbial ecology research and symbiosis to a brand new chapter (Chapter 25), a completely revised overview chapter on Immunology (Chapter 28), a new "Big Ideas" section at the end of each chapter, and a wealth of new photos and art make the Thirteenth Edition better than ever. Brock Biology of Microorganisms speaks to today's students while maintaining the depth and precision science majors need."--Publisher's website

"Three new chapters focus on the rapidly developing fields of archaeal and eukaryotic molecular biology, biotechnology, and immunology in host defense and disease"--Page viii

Includes index

Revised edition of: Brock biology of microorganisms / Michael T. Madigan. 11th ed. 2006

Includes bibliographical references and index

Microorganisms and microbiology -- A brief journey to the microbial world -- Chemistry of cellular components -- Cell structure and function in bacteria and archaea -- Nutrition, culture, and metabolism of microorganisms -- Microbial growth -- Essentials of molecular biology -- Archaeal and eukaryotic molecular biology -- Regulation of gene expression -- Overview of viruses and virology -- Principles of bacterial genetics -- Genetic engineering -- Microbial genomics -- Microbial evolution and systematics -- Bacteria : the proteobacteria -- Bacteria : gram-positive and other bacteria -- Archaea -- Eukaryotic cell biology and eukaryotic microorganisms -- Viral diversity -- Metabolic diversity : phototrophy, autotrophy, chemolithotrophy, and nitrogen fixation -- Metabolic diversity : catabolism of organic compounds -- Methods in microbial ecology -- Microbial ecosystems -- Nutrient cycles, bioremediation, and symbioses -- Industrial microbiology -- Biotechnology -- Microbial growth control -- Microbial interactions with humans -- Essentials of immunology -- Immunology in host defense and disease -- Molecular immunology -- Diagnostic microbiology and immunology -- Epidemiology -- Person-to-person microbial diseases -- Vectorborne and soilborne microbial diseases -- Wastewater treatment, water purification, and waterborne microbial diseases -- Food preservation and foodborne microbial diseases

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